Loading

Spanakopita (Spinach & Cheese Pie) Recipe

Provided By
Spinach, several varieties of cheese, herbs, and seasonings baked in a flaky phyllo dough make this Mediterranean food dish a delicious and popular selection.
Share this!
Facebook
Servings:
Update Servings
Ingredients
  • 30 ounces fresh spinach (3-10 oz bags), wash, chop, and remove stems
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or olive oil
Directions
PREP
45 mins
COOK
45 mins
READY IN
1.5 hrs
  • Preheat oven to 350º F.  Lightly oil the inside of the pie dish.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft and golden brown. Stir in chopped spinach and parsley. Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes or until spinach is limp. Remove from heat and cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese and feta cheese. Stir in spinach mixture and season as desired.
  • In prepared pie dish, layer 4 sheets of dough, brushing each layer with butter or oil (to prevent drying out, follow directions on phyllo dough package). Pour the spinach mixture on top of the dough. Repeat layers or phyllo dough. Tuck the overhanging dough into pie plate and crimp edges. Brush with melted butter.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes uncovered. Cut while hot and serve immediately.
Similar Recipes
Spinach and Cheese Quiche
prepared yellow mustard
freshly ground black pepper
milk
cheddar cheese
onion
Spinach Soufflé
cottage cheese
large eggs
extra sharp cheddar cheese
bread crumbs
melted margarine
Hot Spinach Dip
half
cumin
spinach
pita bread
tomato
Loading

Spanakopita (Spinach & Cheese Pie) Recipe Reviews

There currently aren't any reviews or comments for this recipe. Be the first!
E-mail: 
Advertisement
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited.
© Copyright 2024 Tecstra Systems, All Rights Reserved, RecipeTips.com